Hao, J L; Tam, V W Y; Yuan, H P and Wang, J Y (2011) Construction waste challenges in Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta region. International Journal of Construction Management, 11(1), pp. 37-47. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Construction waste is the main waste generator in the Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Regions. Its impacts on the environment in these two regions have become a serious problem to society. To minimize resource consumption and in accordance with worldwide environmental protection, construction waste management is urgently needed. Therefore, this paper conducts analysis in construction waste problems and challenges in the Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Regions. Structured interviews were conducted. Suggestions to improve construction waste management in these two regions are given in this study.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction waste; Hong Kong; pearl river delta region; waste management |
| Index terms: | resource consumption, society, waste management, construction waste, interview, Hong Kong, environmental protection |
| Subjects: | communities and social development, Geography, environmental resource management, environmental engineering, data collection methods, waste management |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Stakeholder Management, Research Practice, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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